FLEXITOL® tolerance compensation systems were developed to compensate tolerances cost-effectively and to prevent warping during assembly. A reliable process flow in series production is ensured in this way. In addition, complex adjustment processes are made more efficient.
Manufacturing processes, based on modular concepts, are a fundamental part of the automotive industry.
Individual components are supplied to the final manufacturer, which merely assembles them. During the development process, it is important to define appropriate tolerances to allow for series production. In this context, the FLEXITOL® automatic tolerance compensation system offers a technically optimised and cost-effective solution.
Nowadays there are many examples of modular manufacturing processes in industry – for the assembly of machine housings, drawer runners, cab linings for utility vehicles or drive units for washing machines, for example.
In the automotive industry too, FLEXITOL® ensures the necessary tolerance compensation, especially in the assembly of headlamps, rear lights, instrument panels, mudguards, door frames or roof ledges.
There are many good reasons for using our products.
Strength and options.
Point by point.
Optimal compensation. Appropriate tolerances for reliable series production.
The cost-effective technical solution. Reliable function and first-class quality.
Efficient processes. Short and economical cycle times throughout the production process.
At present, we distinguish between manual and automatic tolerance compensation systems. The appropriate system depends on the area of use. If a component is to be aligned in a subassembly without the usage of tools, manual solutions should be chosen. If the component clearance has already been established in a previous operation, it makes more sense to use automatic solutions. It is also possible to realise a combination of manual and automatic tolerance compensation systems, of course.
This tolerance compensation system is screwed into the receiving component to a defined position. During the joining process, the component tolerances are compensated (zero tolerance at delivery of component). Further alignment is possible during assembly. When the joint is released, the set position is retained.
Two components are aligned or positioned in relation to one another.
When they are screwed together, the gap between the two components is automatically compensated.
The tolerance compensation system fixes the originally aligned position.
When the joint is released, the system returns to its base position.
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